About Mughal Road, Poonch Section
Mughal Road is an 84-kilometre historic mountain road connecting Shopian in the Kashmir Valley to Poonch via the Pir Panjal Pass at about 3,500 metres. The Poonch Section around Surankote covers the southern slope of the Pir Panjal range through Bafliaz and Surankote town. Notable for its 16th-century Mughal-era origins, alpine meadows, forests and panoramic Himalayan views, it serves as a scenic alternative to the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a scenic mountain drive along a two-lane historic road through the Pir Panjal range. The Surankote section offers forested slopes, alpine meadows, river valleys and viewpoints of snow-covered peaks. The route passes through Bafliaz and Surankote town with small roadside dhabas, viewpoints and access points to natural sites like Noori Chamb waterfall and Pir Ki Gali pass. Travel is by vehicle with stops for photography and short walks.
Key highlights
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Historic Mughal-era route over Pir Panjal Pass (Pir Ki Gali) at approximately 3,500 metres
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Scenic drive through alpine meadows, dense forests and valley views in Surankote-Bafliaz stretch
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Noori Chamb waterfall near Bafliaz along the road corridor
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Pir Ki Gali viewpoint offering panoramic Himalayan vistas
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Connection between Kashmir Valley and Poonch-Rajouri region as an alternative to Jammu-Srinagar highway